Solway BuzzProfessional children’s entertainers Glitter Entertainment at the Children’s Party in the Golf Hotel, value £95. Four 10 day passes valid for 12 months giving full

Solway Buzzlocal news - for you - by you - about you - free to you - local newsFebruary/March 2011 Issue 92FREE PAPERFREE PAPER

www.solwaybuzz.co.uk

The Solway Buzz is a FREE community paper with a circulation of 5,000 copies for the area around Abbeytown, Skinburness, Silloth-on-Solway and Mawbray

Solway BuzzPage 2Interesting Day Out

Cleaning Beeby Macy Baker from Silloth Primary School

Buzz Ki d s Pho t o Compe t i t i onFrom Birth to 11 YearsPrizes Total l ing £1,145

Sponsors WantedDoes you business want to get

involved by sponsoring a prize? The Solway Buzz will be delighted

to hear from you, call Peter on 016973 32180.

To enter, bring your child to the Golf Hotel on Saturday 2nd or Sunday 3rd April for a totally FREE Portrait Session in a special studio with all photos taken by Photography by Peter

PRIZESA Children’s Party for 20 kids in the Golf Hotel to the value of £200.Professional children’s entertainers Glitter Entertainment at the Children’s Party in the Golf Hotel, value £95.Four 10 day passes valid for 12 months giving full access to all leisure facilities at Stanwix Park Holiday Centre worth £148.A sterling silver jewellery set (necklace + bracelet + earings) made by Little Gems of your choice to the value of £50.A cut and colour makeover by Salon di Moda to the value of £45.Sunday Lunch for the family in the Golf Hotel to the value of £50.A voucher for goods from Solway Kitchen & Cookware to the value of £25.A voucher from JumboParties.co.uk for party products to the value of £50.A meal voucher from Wheyrigg Hall Hotel to the value of £50.A pack of professional hair products supplied by Hair at Home to the value of £35.Childrens ice cream birthday cakes from the Ice Cream Factory, two prizes each to the value of £20.A meal voucher from The New Inn to the value of £50.A voucher worth £50 for a Sunday evening meal at Ye Old Greyhound Inn, Bromfield plus transport by Solway Private Hire, total value £80.A giant Teddy Bear donated by JayBee’s to the value of £19.99.Portrait session by Photography by Peter and a framed 12” x 8” print from that session, three prizes each to the value of £69.There are no cash alternatives to these prizes.

SPONSORSThe Golf Hotel

Glitter EntertainmentStanwix Park Holiday Centre

Hand Made by Little GemsSalon di Moda

Solway Kitchen & CookwareJumboParties.co.uk

Wheyrigg Hall Hotel Hair at Home

The Ice Cream Factory The New Inn

Solway Private HireJayBee Blake

Photography by Peter

The April edition of the Buzz will have further information regarding photography session times.

Meanwhile, put the 2nd and 3rd April 2011 in your diary now.

2010 Winner Olivia Mae Carter

2010 Runner-Up Amy Louise Thompson

2010 Runner-Up Jack James Johnstone Forster

Page 16Rally Aces

Page 15New Junior Captain

Page 14Alana is Player of the Year

Page 10Cooking for Rotarians

Page 8A Rose Garden as well

Page 6Ruby is a Winner

Page 3Journalism Opportunities

Parking Opinions SoughtPeople in Allerdale are being

asked for their opinions on car parking as a result of a petition presented to the Council.

The review aims to gather information on a number of issues and the cost of parking in Allerdale.

Councillor Trevor Fee, said: “The purpose of the survey is to find out what users of the parking facilities think of the car

parking provision in Allerdale. Parking is an important issue to many people who live and work in the borough and it also has an impact on those that choose to visit. We have launched an online survey to give people the chance to have their say. The results of the survey will be considered by members with other evidence, before any potential recommendations are

made. Returned surveys will be totally confidential”

The survey can be completed on Allerdale Borough Council’s website www.allerdale.gov.uk/parkingsurvey. You can also contribute to the review by contacting the Council on 01900 702559 or emailing your views to [email protected]. The survey will close on 11th February 2011.

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Contact Jo on 07739 030606 or Nicola on 07827 925743

SOCKS & FROCKSLadies Night

Breast Cancer Research Fundraiser

Saturday 19th Februaryin the Golf Hotel

DragonflyJewellery

Prize Raffle

Disco & Live EntertainmentFinger Buffet

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On the 21st November the Mayor of Allerdale, Councillor Robert Hardon, invited several members of Silloth RNLI lifeboat crew and representatives of other rescue organisations to attend a Civic Service of Reconciliation at The Holy Trinity Church, Northside, Workington.

The service was to mark the first anniversary of the devastating floods in November 2009 and was attended by representatives of all those emergency services who so selflessly worked to help others during that difficult time.

Silloth RNLI at Floods Service

Silloth lifeboat crew and members of other rescue organisations together with the Bishop of Carlisle

Report by: Sue KentThe church is situated

some 50 metres from the spot where Constable Bill Barker tragically lost his life, and stands within the community that was cut off from the rest of Workington.

Reverend Ian Granger, the Parish Priest, conducted the service and the Bishop of Carlisle, The Rt Reverend James Newcome, kindly agreed to attend and also preach at the service.

The service was also attended by many local dignitaries from the surrounding areas and by Constable Bill Barker’s widow.

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SILLOTH AND SOLWAY COASTFor advice regarding the sale, letting or

valuation of property contact your local estate agent Richard Johnston on 016973 32018

Friday January 14th 2011. Not a very special day, you may ask yourself ? But for Y11 it was!

After taking their B2 Additional Science modular exam on the 13th, they embarked upon a trip to the Centre for Life in Newcastle, the North’s biggest science centre, which looks at human life at the extremes - from the frozen arctic wastes to the baking deserts. Having had the trip postponed due to the snowy conditions in December, they were in for a post-exam treat on the outdoor ice rink and a bit of brain-testing science in the Lifelab ‘chromosomes & DNA’ workshop. With their dedicated team of expert scientist presenters and well equipped lab, the centre offers an experience that pupils cannot get in the average classroom.

Extracting and viewing dividing garlic root tip cells was interspersed with a visit from the Prime Minister, David Cameron (left) on his first trip to the region since taking office. He said: “The Centre for Life is an outstanding example of social enterprise. The medical research is cutting edge and has led

Report by: Karen Evans

Silloth Pupils Meet the PM

Following this surprise interjection, the remainder of the day was packed with activities from learning to navigate through constellations of the winter nights in the fabulous planetarium, to a motion ride which took you on a (bumpy and stomach turning...) journey though our solar system, with the wrap-around screen adding to the sensory immersion and finally topped off by fantastic clear blue skies overhead and some fun on the ice rink! A great day had by all including Mrs Queenan and Mr Campbell!

to real patient benefit and biotech businesses. And it’s all backed by a fantastic programme of science activities for schoolchildren and the public.”

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Sunday is Curry Night, £22 for 2 people

On Sunday 9th January 2011 a cheque for £5,603.60 was handed over to Barbara Keen (Help for Heroes County Coordinator, Cumbria) by Derek Shaw (director and producer of the War Years Show in aid of Help for Heroes).

The show was held on the 12th /13th November in

Trinity Methodist Church, Silloth. Money raised came from ticket sales, raffle, donations, DVD sales and a community fund award by Natwest Bank.

In addition, other sales of the DVD totalling £150 was donated to the British Legion by Bill Allan.

Sincere thanks goes

to Natwest Community Fund and all who voted, all who attended the show, who purchased the DVD, who took part in the event, Ladies of the Church and Bill Allen for producing the DVD’s.

We should all be proud of this great achievement. Well done everyone.

War Years Show Donates £5,600!

Report by: Derek Shaw Derek Shaw presents the cheque to Barbara Keen

Talented young writers are taking their first steps into journalism by working alongside an award winning reporter at Solway Community Technology College.

Richard Down, 34, is working at the Silloth secondary school after almost six years as a senior news reporter at the Liverpool ECHO in Merseyside, the Chester Chronicle in Cheshire and the North Wales Daily Post.

Richard has covered major stories from Everton’s failed multi-million pound bid to leave the city of Liverpool to stories from Anglesey in North Wales or the back streets of Huyton where Steven Gerrard grew up. His writing career saw him land a prestigious award in the 2002 North West Journalism awards and in-house prizes for his online work.

He said: “I had a fantastic time working as a news reporter and got the chance to interview some really important people including the then Prime Minister Gordon Brown, rock god Brian May and footballers like Jamie Carragher. I also covered some of the biggest national stories of the day. They were good times - I mean, I met my wife on the papers and I made great friends and contacts too. But my heart has always been in teaching and that’s what I’ve returned to.”

Richard, who has taught English as a foreign language

Journalism Opportunities at

Solway Schoolall round the world, is currently cover supervisor at Solway School helping cover lessons from across the curriculum.

He added: “Now I get the best of both worlds. I get to work with some truly talented and enthusiastic young people and pass on years of real life experience on some important newspapers to those students who have a real interest in getting into jobs in the media. Two Year 10 pupils, Anna Johnson and Sophie Baker, have already got their first byline in the Solway Buzz after writing a great story about local rally drivers. It took me months of hard work and persistence to get my first byline in the paper but thanks to the Journalism Club, and the opportunity provided by Solway Buzz, youngsters are getting the chance to see their names in print before they even leave school.”

The club is in its infancy having only started in earnest after the Christmas break but Richard has high hopes for its future.

The former journalist, who is married to ITV

Border’s West Cumbria reporter Samantha Parker, has already had well-known media professionals express an interest in coming to the school to help out.

Richard said: “I hope to get in people who are at the top of their game to pass on their insights, advice and even practical help in writing stories. You never know where the next top journalist my come from so why not Solway School – we certainly have the talent.” Any pupils wanting to join the journalism group simply need to speak to Richard.

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Abbeytown mobile library will stop outside the

Wheatsheaf Inn at 1pm for an hour every Monday

Shop Opening Hours

The shop is now closed for the winter season

Thank you to all our customers who have supported us during the year and we look forward to seeing you again in the spring

Silloth Tots & Toddlers meet in the Childrens Centre, Silloth from 14th January and is open to all children

aged from 0 to 4.

Sessions are on:Wed: 10pm to 11:30am

and Fridays: 1:30am to 3pm

term time onlyEntry is £1 per family and this includes refreshments

All WelcomeCall in for a friendly chat

Silloth Football Club Times 2010

at Eden Street Sports FieldUnder 8’s

Monday 5pm to 6pm in the Sports Hall

Contact Emma Oliver 32112

Under 16’sThursday 5:30pm to 7pm

in the Sports HallContact Andrew Murphy 32434

Men’s Tuesday 7:30pm to 9pm

in the Sports Hall Thursday 6:30pm to 8pm

at the Playing Field Contact John Slack 31449

Open to boys and girls. Membership forms available

from all coaches.

Opening Hours:Tuesday: 9am – 4:45pmThursday: 9am – 4:45pm

Open at other times as per sign in the Centres window.

We are also flexible if people wish to use the centre out of the opening hours. If you wish

to use the centre at other times, please call Hannah

Davison on 016973 31230 or Jenny Lunney on 016973 22777 at Aspatria Children’s Centre. We are more than happy to

show people around, chat on a one to one basis or for a group of people wishing to enquire

about the centre.

Operated by Cumbria County Council. tel: 01228 606060

Maryport Tip, tel 01900 66922 open daily 8am to 6pm

Wigton Tip, tel 016973 45617open Tuesday, Thursday,

Saturday & Sunday, 8am to 6pm

Abbeytown Indoor Bowls every Monday @ 7pm in the

Assembly Rooms beginners welcome.

Wigton Area Arthritis Support Group meet on

1st Friday each month at Loveday House, South End, Wigton @ 1:30pm, details from Gladys 016973 43964

Dates for the Diary28th RNLI Quiz Night in the Golf Hotel @ 7:30pm,teams of 4, £3 per person includes a sandwich supper

29th Silloth RUFC play Wigton Wanderers away

30th Quiz Night in Silloth Golf Club @ 8pm

January

Production Team

Children’s Centre

Football Training

Abbeytown Library

Silloth Tots/Toddlers

Silloth RNLI Shop

Civic Amenity Sites

Arthritis Support

Abbeytown Bowls

2nd Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Michael Carrier - The Solway and its Birds

3rd Silloth Soup Pop-In in Trinity Methodist Church 11:45am to 1pm, all welcome

5th Silloth & District Pensioners Coffee Morning in the Recreation Hall at the playing fields at 10am

5th Silloth RUFC play Aspatria Eagles at home

5th FireFighters Charity Night in Silloth Social Club, entertainment by IMAXX, tickets £5, T: 07885 898433

6th Christ Church Christingle Service at 10am all welcome

7th Silloth Town Council Meeting

February

2nd Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Sharron Rourke from Age UK

3rd Trinity Methodist Church Anniversary Soup pop-in 11:45am to 1pm

4th Country Music at Stanwix Park, T: 016973 32666


5th Silloth RUFC play Creighton away


6th Trinity Methodist Church Anniversary Service 10:30am



9th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: Penguins by Mr Morris Steel

19th Battle of the Bands in Silloth Rugby Club @ 7pm Winners to play at Silloth Music & Beer Festival, to enter tel: Stephen on 016973 32706

12th Crunch Service atSkinburness Rd Carpark 9–11am

12th Silloth RUFC play Netherhall away

12th Golf Club Juniors Fundraiser in Silloth Social Club, entertainment by SPOT ON, tickets £5, T: 07885 898433

26th Silloth RUFC play Moresby at home

March

1st Culterham Hall, Mawbray, an evening with Mervyn Stutter, Comedian & Entertainer, T: 01900 881353

2nd Silloth & District Pensioners Coffee Morning in the Recreation Hall at the playing fields at 10am

2nd Cute Kids Competition Free Photo Sessions in the Golf Hotel

2nd Silloth Christmas Lights Fundraiser in Silloth Social Club, entertainment by PALM SPRINGS & THE RITZ, tickets £5, T: 07885 898433

3rd Cute Kids Competition Free Photo Sessions in the Golf Hotel


6th Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Tim Barker on Cumbrian Tales and Poems

9th Silloth RUFC play Millom away

13th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: Belly Dancing by Mrs June Go

16th Silloth RUFC play Gosforth Greengarth at home

20th Holme Low Parish Council Annual Parish Meeting in Tanglewood, Causewayhead at 7:30pm

April

For Christ Church baptisms and other church related business

please contact the church wardens:

Mrs Jean Oliver - tel: 32271 Mrs Margaret Graham - tel:

31452.

Christ Church

May

August

4th Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Claire Hewitt from Parkinson’s UK

5th Town & Borough council elections

5th Trinity Methodist Church Soup pop-in network11:45am to 1pm



11th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: Resolution meeting

17th Holme Low Parish Council meeting in Silloth Community Hall at 7:30pm

3rd Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Jan Musgrave on Armchair Yoga

4th Trinity Methodist Church Sandwich pop-in 11:45am to 1pm

13th Greenfest

14th Greenfest


29th Silloth Carnival

June1st Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Dr Kevin McStay, Parkinson’s reviewed and one stage on

5th Silloth & District Pensioners Annual Outing TBA


July1st Silloth Festival of Art

2nd Silloth & District Pensioners Strawberry Afternoon Tea in St. Andrews Hall at 2pm

2nd Silloth Festival of Art

3rd Silloth Festival of Art

4th Silloth Festival of Art



6th Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Ann Wilson, Music Singalong with the Accordian


9th Soldiers in Silloth

10th Soldiers in Silloth

13th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: Bee Keeping - speaker David Colborn


21st Trinity Methodist Church Sandwich pop-in 11:45am to 1pm

23rd Silloth Kite Festival

24th Silloth Kite Festival


September3rd Silloth & District Pensioners Anniversary Coffee Morning in the Recreation Hall at the playing fields at 10am

4th Trinity Methodist Church Harvest Festival morning service 10:30am

4th Trinity Methodist Church Harvest Festival evening songs of praise


7th Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Diana Stewart on myths and legends of Cumbria

8th Silloth Music & Beer Festival




14th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: Climbing & Trekking High in the Himalayas - speaker Mr. David Nightingale

October1st Silloth & District Pensioners Coffee Morning in the Recreation Hall at the playing fields at 10am

3rd Silloth Town Council Meeting

5th Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Sandra Walker, Exercises

8th Dialect Competition organised by Silloth Rotary Club in the Golf Hotel

12th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: British Divers Marine Life Rescue - speaker Mrs. Jenny Watkins, MCMi-M.inst-LM

November2nd Parkinson’s UK Solway Group meeting in Wheyrigg Hall Hotel, all welcome (contact Jane on 016973 52527) for lunch at 12:30pm then speaker Audrey Doorman, Derbyshire Well Dressing



9th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: TBA


March26th Battle of the Bands in Silloth Rugby Club @ 7pm Winners to play at Silloth Music & Beer Festival, to enter tel: Stephen on 016973 32706


February cont’d9th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in Trinity Methodist Chapel, Silloth feature: Belle Vue Vets, Wigton

12th Crunch Service atSkinburness Rd Carpark 9–11am


19th Silloth RUFC play Egremont away

19th Socks & Frocks Ladies Night in aid of Breast Cancer Research in the Golf Hotel, 7:30pm to late, £10, T: 07739 030606, 07827 925743

25th Silloth Master Quiz in Christ Church Hall at 7pmteams of 4 – £12, supporters £2


June8th Causewayhead WI meeting at 7:15pm in St. Andrews Church Hall, Sillothfeature: Antiques Roadshow - speaker Brian P L Higg

18th Silloth Vintage Rally

19th Silloth Vintage Rally


21st Silloth Festival of Art

22nd Silloth Festival of Art

23rd Silloth Festival of Art









Carlisle Embroidery are generously donating a Solway Buzz embroidered sports shirt to the winner. This is in addition to the usual Winners Certificate and £5 Gift Voucher.So, come on kids, get drawing, the Buzz is always looking for more imaginative bees and yours might be the next winner. Send them in to the address on this page and a quality Solway Buzz embroidered sports shirt from Carlisle Embroidery could be yours.You don’t have to be at school here to send a bee to us.If you are here on holiday we would love to receive your bee drawing, just tell us your name, where you are from and where you are staying. You will find our address on page 4.

This month the winner is Macy Baker from Silloth Primary School with a bee called “Cleaning Bee”.

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The December Meeting began with the singing of Jerusalem and Elinor Roper was thanked for the Christmas arrangement on the Presidents table.

WI Advisor Sue Hind then took charge of the meeting. It was proposed that Abbeytown WI should be suspended and this was seconded. The proposer and seconder asked that their names should not be publicised.

This first ballot proved to be inconclusive but after further discussion a second ballot passed the proposal. Various discussions took place about legalities needed to close the Bank Account and which records needed to be kept. Sue then left and Mrs Audrey Harrison took the chair for the 83rd AGM of Abbeytown WI.

Mrs Freda Garner gave her report of the year’s happenings and was very sad it was her last report as Secretary. Mrs Audrey Harrison then gave her last report as President and Mrs Elsie Foster proposed the adoption of both reports

Report by: Gladys Temple

End of an Era for

Abbeytown WIand Mrs Elinor Roper seconded them.

The winner of the most points over the year for the Flower Competitions was Mrs Freda Garner, 2nd Mrs Audrey Harrison and 3rd Mrs Elsie Donald. The winner of the most points over the year for the main competitions was Mrs Audrey Harrison, 2nd Mrs Freda Garner, and 3rd Mrs Gladys Temple.

A buffet Supper was enjoyed by all and Mrs Irene Irving passed around a picture quiz with everyone receiving a prize. The raffle winners were Mrs Gladys Temple and Mrs Noeline Foster.

A Quiz has been organized to raise money to cover a possible deficit in funds but unfortunately two quiz sheets have been returned without a name on so if you sent yours in anonymously please ring Freda Garner on Abbeytown 016973 61667. The winner will be announced at the first Wednesday Coffee Morning in the Abbey Drop In Centre after the closing date.

Causewayhead WI held their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 8th December.

Members were welcomed by President Olga Hetherington, who then invited everyone present to partake of the supper which had been provided by members of the Committee. The meal consisted of a cold buffet with hot potatoes, and various trifles and cheesecakes for dessert.

After the meal the AGM business took place.

Reports were given by the Treasurer, Sue Wilson who gave details of the finances, and Secretary, Jean Vorley, who outlined details of events that had taken place during the year. Pat Bell then gave a report on the garden outside the Discovery Centre and the activities that had taken place there to keep everything in ‘apple pie’ order. She then went on to give details of the various beach cleans which had been done during the year and the type of ‘rubbish’ that had been collected including an oil drum which had come from Robin Rigg and also the amounts of dog faeces which had been collected from the shoreline.

President, Olga Hetherington then gave her report in which she thanked the Committee for their work and support during the year giving special mention to individual members for their input into the smooth running of the Committee.

As their were only nine members who had put their names down for the Committee a vote wasn’t required. The new committee are: Olga Hetherington, President Pat Bell, Past President

Report by: Pat Froggatt

Margaret Durham and Sue Wilson, Vice Presidents Sue Wilson, Treasurer Jean Vorley, Secretary Pat Froggatt, Press Officer Diana Shaw and Brenda Dowdell, Competition Secretaries Margaret Crawford, Assistant Treasurer

Margaret Durham told members that she had 49 tickets for ‘The Calendar Girls’ show in Sunderland in March and those members interested to put their names down on the list which would be passed round.

Competitions:The following received cups for winning the most competitions during the year Flower: Ann Harrison Competitions: Brenda Dowdell Social half hour: Diana Shaw

The raffle on the evening was won by Margaret Peach and Maureen Chadwick.

The President thanked everyone for turning out on such an awful night - she was overwhelmed by the numbers who managed to attend.

The Annual Christmas Lunch was held at the Golf Club, Silloth, and what a successful occasion this was. The meal was excellent and we were entertained afterward by Jean Graham reading out some amusing things that children say. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon so much it was decided to book for next year.

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First Silloth Rainbows would like to thank the members of the public who braved the snow in order to attend and support our coffee morning on Saturday 27th November.

The coffee morning ran from 10am to 12pm. The

Silloth RainbowsReport by: Gemma Pegram money raised was divided

equally between First Silloth Rainbows and Children In Need. Despite the adverse weather conditions, we managed to raise a total of £164, meaning each charity received £82. We would also like to thank the Rainbows, mothers and kind volunteers who turned up to help out on the day.

We charged an entrance fee of £1, which included a cup of tea or coffee accompanied with either a mince pie or piece of shortbread. Stalls consisted

of homemade cakes, books, bric-a-brac, guess the teddies’ name, handmade cards and a raffle.

Congratulations to all the raffle prize winners and Mrs Keaveney who won ‘guess the teddies’ name.

The money raised for the First Silloth Rainbows will be saved up for a trip to Maybie Farm Park in Dumfries later this year. We have taken the Rainbows before which they really enjoyed, and so it is nice to give them a well-deserved treat.

Me Beeby

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Allerdale Borough Council has outlined plans of how it intends to minimise disruption to front line services despite facing estimated Government spending cuts of around £4million.

At a meeting of the Council’s Executive Committee councillors agreed to take a number of steps designed to reduce the Council’s running costs while safeguarding vital services.

Over the next two years, the Council will put a freeze on any extra spending outside of any contracts it already has. It will use some of its funding reserves and has already identified a range of efficiency savings.

Harry Dyke, Allerdale Borough Council’s Chief Executive, said: “We are committed to protecting front line services for all our customers. Fortunately, through the Council’s Transformation programme, we had already managed to identify £3.47million of savings which were

ABC Spending Cutsimplemented in 2010-11. This has put us in a better position to give serious consideration to how best to absorb the impact of the Government cuts – rather than having to make rash decisions over the next couple of months before the end of the financial year. Instead we are taking the time to conduct a thorough review of the Council’s services. We have pledged not to increase our portion of the Council Tax in 2011-12, which is not only good news for residents but also means the Council is eligible for a grant of £112,000.”

An ApologyIn the last edition of the Buzz

we featured the Christmas Lights switch-on in Silloth. Unfortunately we failed to tell you that the lights were switched on by local lad Ryan James Graham. Ryan has had to overcome many difficulties in his life and this was a momentous occasion for him.

We apologies to Ryan and his family for any upset this omission may have caused.


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The “Bingo Ladies” at Silloths RAFA Club have raised an amazing £700 for Silloth RNLI lifeboat.

The cheque was recently

Carnival Fundraiser

Report by: Sue Kent presented at the RAFA Club, to members of Silloth RNLI lifeboat crew who are L to R: Tom Stalker, Alan Howe, Sue Kent and Steve Wright.

The ladies work tirelessly to raise funds through these

bingo sessions which are held on a regular basis at the Club in Silloth.

Their kindness and generosity are very much appreciated by all involved at Silloth RNLI lifeboat station.

During December the Kandy Shop in Silloth held a christmas raffle in aid of silloth carnival.

This was a great success. The Carnival committee

would like to thank everyone who took part.

The first prize was a giant bar of Toblerone and was won by Jen.

Second prize a large jar of midget gems was won by Lilly and Aiden.

Third prize a bottle of champagne was won by Ruby.

The Carnival committee would like to say thanks again to the Kandy Shop for their generous support and to all the people who took part.

The raffle raised £85 for Carnival funds.

Report by: Owen Martin

Above: Carmel from the Kandy Shop presenting the enormous bar of Toblerone to Jen.

Below: Lilly and Aiden will have to learn to share their midget gemsRight: Ruby with her prize bottle

Bee in Loveby

Marie Savolyfrom

St. Mary’s High School, Derbyshire

Rudolf Beeby Bethany Rouse

from Holm Cultram Abbey School


Can You Help?One of our readers, Mr David Low from near Carlisle, is an eager collector of amongst

other things, postcards from the Silloth area.He asks if anyone can shed some light on these cards. Please send your responses to the

Buzz, contact details are on page 4.

This is a Police House and the lady in the door is called Myria Richardson, some of the children are the Bells and the girl is Maggie Dixon.

Where is this?

On the reverse it says “George Hetherington, Newtown”.Can anyone supply further details?

Sent on 1st May 1907 from Silloth. The children are Philip, Dolly and the dog. The house appears to be owned by Lallie Gilbanks (hard to make out).

Where is this? Can anyone supply further details?

No clues with this one.Where is this? Can anyone supply further details?

Sent on 12th August 1907, this is the Longhouse at Skinburness which at that time appeared to be called Westminster House, presumably operating as a hotel. There is a man on a bench at the left, two ladies under a parasol in the gateway and a gentleman on a bicycle in the lane.

Can anyone supply further details?

This smart young man has apparently been photographed in the studios of Silloth photographer J. Sharp.

The card says “Yours Truly Alec Tod”Can anyone supply further details?

Silloth Master

Quiz

Silloth on

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record year for successful events around Silloth. Fortunately, they have been recorded by Bill Allan and now videos of all sixteen events have been uploaded to YouTube for all to enjoy.

To view search for ‘billsilloth’ on YouTube or go to: http://www.youtube.com/billsilloth.

The annual quiz hosted by Tim Barker tales place on Friday February 25th at 7pm in Christ Church Hall.

Test your wits with a mix of general knowledge and inspired guesswork.

As usual teams of up to four may enter for £12 per team. Supporters are welcome at £2 each.

There will also be refreshments and a raffle.

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The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) have confirmed joint funding of over £1.1million to the Green in Silloth-on-Solway.

The Green lies between the picturesque North Cumbrian coastline and the Victorian town buildings of Silloth-on-Solway. A busy local park, The Green has always relied heavily on volunteers who help who run several popular events including the beer and food festivals, vintage rally, fairs and markets and the kite festival. Recently a Friends of the Green group has been formed to further activities on the green

HLF/BIG’s grant will restore some of The Green’s most historic features, including the Victorian Pagoda, the Edwardian toilets and the 1950s Rose Garden which was built to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s Coronation. The project will also provide essential new facilities for the local community. These will include the creation of a water play area, a woodland play area and a new town garden, alongside new footpaths around the park.

At the same time, training will be provided for up to 80 new staff and volunteers in nature conservation, restoration and construction skills and how to effectively lead guided walks.

Bill Allison, Town Councillor and Chair of Silloth Regeneration said: “I would like to thank the Heritage Lottery Fund for their support for this project which has been developed over a number of years. I would also like to thank the steering group, the consultants and members of the community who have helped achieve this success”

Simon Green, Director of Southern Green Chartered Landscape Architects and Lead Consultant said: “This is a terrific opportunity for Silloth, and well deserved by the people of the town who have worked so hard to help put the bid together. The Green is a very special place, and this investment will not only safeguard the future of this unique landscape for local

Silloth Green £1.1Million Improvements

The Rose Garden Improvements: Above: Before Below: After

residents but will help attract new visitors to Silloth.Sara Hilton, Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery

Fund, said: “This award will provide this much-loved local greenspace with vital financial support. The Green is an important resource for the surrounding community,

providing the most significant recreational space within the town. Thanks to this award and the hard work of local volunteers, this project will ensure that The Green can be enjoyed for many generations to come.”

Anna Southall, Acting Chair of the Big Lottery Fund, said: “The historic parks awarded Lottery funding today are at the heart of their local communities. BIG is delighted to be playing a role in restoring and maintaining these wonderful parks to ensure that they continue to bring

joy and to play a vital part in the lives of generations of local residents and visitors alike.”

Work starts Spring 2011.

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Darcy Slackfrom Silloth Primary School


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Members of Silloth RNLI lifeboat crew receive

Report by: Sue Kent

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Christingle Service in Christ ChurchChrist Church

Christingle service takes place on Sunday February 6th at 10am.

All are invited to come to this Family celebration with candlelight and to take home.

A collection will be taken on behalf of the Childrens Society.

Christ Church and St. Pauls Men’s Choir had a busy Christmas period, commencing with the Silloth Lights switch on in Eden Street.

The next evening which was bitterly cold we were invited to sing in the Abbey at Abbeytown as part of their Xmas tree appeal week. Halfway through the programme the lights went out. The Rev. David Tembey and his wife Lynn came to the rescue of our pianist Mr. Bill Hall by holding a candle at each end of the piano and the choir members managed

Report by: Lawrence Marshall

Male Voice Choir

with the minimal light from battery operated Xmas tree lights.

The annual “Men’s Night” Xmas event was held in December in the church hall with all tickets sold. Everyone enjoyed the pie and peas, trifle and mince pies. The programme of twenty songs and carols with the ever popular draw was very well received.

The large number of prizes are donated by the choir members and friends of the choir. The three soloists were Arthur Todd, Jim Brough and Harold Bosward. Rev. David Tembey and

Mrs Lynn Tembey gave an enthusiastic vote of thanks. The event raised £740 for church funds.

The following week the choir delivered a shortened programme to Little Acre and Silloth nursing home for the patients and staff. The choir also sang at St. Pauls at Causewayhead at their songs and carols service.

The choir has fourteen members with Mr Bill Hall from Wigton the music director. Anyone interested in joining the choir should contact organiser Ernest Graham on 016973 23534 or choir members.

On Friday 10th December, the majority of snow has gone and year 11 Food Technology students arrived at the start of lesson 3 for the commencement of their Hospitality practical exam.

Keen to achieve top marks for the Hygiene section, the girls are minus make up and some request hair nets as they cannot get their fringes back off their faces. During the day neat Rum truffles are produced, mince pies are started and desserts are made and chilled ready for the morning when they will be decorated. Cranberry sauce laced with port is produced and the chicken liver pate is blitzed smooth and left to set. The Food Technology room was set up so that it is ready for the following day.

On Saturday 11th December, an atmosphere of controlled excitement and nerves fills the Food room. First task for a couple of the lads is the bread making, producing their three batches of plaited rolls by hand. Filo baskets are produced and the Cumberland sauce made. The desserts look great. The mini mince pies are lightly dusted with icing sugar and sprinkled with edible white glitter. After a short break it is vegetable preparation time and students start to peel,

Report by: Karen Evans

Stanwix Park Holiday Centre during November.

These functions are regularly held at Stanwix Park and raise vital funds for local charities.

Silloth RNLI lifeboat crew would like to thank Stanwix Park Holiday Centre, the Country Music fans and everyone involved, for the fundraising, for their hard work and generous donation.

slice and dice.After lunch, the time

is flying in and a definite sense of urgency starts to prevail as the rest of the menu is prepared and in some cases cooked. Juggling between the ovens in Food Technology and the canteen, by 7pm the students are ready. Dressed in white shirts and long black aprons they all look really smart and are keen to get started.

From the very positive comments received from the guests the evening was a success. As our first event it

and the manner in which they conducted themselves throughout the whole marathon of two days. They are a credit to us all. The entertainment, provided by the “Twoers” was also fabulous and our thanks to Beth and Scott for this element of the banquet. The

has been a huge learning curve for us all. Everyone is extremely proud of them, the food they produced, the team working they displayed

Silloth Rotarians deserve a vote of thanks for giving the pupils this wonderful opportunity for a truly practical experience.

Airline Day is the culmination of the year 9 Food Technology autumn project.

During the preceding weeks, students applied themselves diligently to the task and arrived on the morning laden with ingredients and crockery on which to present their three course meals.

Throughout the day the atmosphere was fantastic, with students working both independently and assisting each other as and when required. Students were extremely well organised.

The standard was fantastic, everyone had truly out-done themselves and produced meals that were

Airline Day at Solway SchoolReport by: Karen Evans

a credit to their practical skills and organisation. It was certainly very difficult to judge between the well laid out trays and the majority of students achieved a Gold Award which indicated the level of skill base and the high standard of presentation. From this array of Gold’s four trays were chosen to achieve the Diamond award. These represented the very

best of all the combined elements of the project and clearly illustrated additional thought and care as well as high level practical skills.

Very well done to Ellis Coulthard, Harris DeMello, Bradley Whitfield and Hannah Smith.


Letters Poemsstarletter

Dear Buzz,

Across Advent Sunday weekend 2010, the parish church of St Mary’s Holme Cultram Abbey, Abbeytown held a Celebration of Christmas Trees from Thursday 25th to Monday 29th November. This Celebration attempted to bring to life the joy and wonder of the Christmas season alive, in an attempt to raise funds for the running and day-day costs of the Abbey, amid the ongoing costs and efforts of the Abbey’s rebuilding and restoration. Across the five days on which the Celebration was held, more than £7,500 was raised. This not only involved a huge amount of planning and preparation, but was dependent on the generosity and kindness of many.

Kate was a geriatric patient who had little power of communication but was often seen writing.

These verses were found in her locker after her death.

“KATE” sent in by Dinah Robertshaw

What do you see nurses, What do you see?

Are you thinking when you are looking at meA crabbit old woman not very wise,Uncertain of habit with far-away eyes,Who dribbles her food and makes no reply,When you say in a loud voice“I do wish you’d try”,Who seems not to notice the things that you doAnd forever is losing a stocking or shoe,Who unresisting or not lets you do as you willwith bathing and feeding the long day to fill,Is that what you’re thinkingIs that what you see?Then open your eyes nurse,You’re not looking at me.

I’ll tell you who I am as I sit here so stillAs I use at your bidding, as I eat at your will.I’m a small child of ten, with a father and mother,Brothers and sisters who love one another,A young girl of sixteen with wings on her feet,Dreaming that soon now a lover she’ll meet;A bride soon at twenty, my heart given a leap,Remembering the vows that I promised to keep:At twenty-five now I have young of my own,Who needs me to build a secure happy home.A young woman of thirty, My young now grow fast,Bound to each other with ties that should last:At forty my young ones now grown will soon be gone,But my man stays beside me to see I don’t mourn:At fifty once more babies play round me knee,Again we know children my loved one and me.

Dark days are upon me, My husband is dead,I look at the future, I shudder with dread.For my young are all busy rearing young of their ownAnd I think of the years and the love I have known.I’m an old woman now and nature is cruel‘Tis her jest to make old age look like a fool.The body it crumbles, Grace and vigour depart,There is now a stone where once I had an heart:But inside this old carcase A young girl still dwells,And now and again my battered heart swells,I remember the joys, I remember the pain,And I’m loving and living life over again,I think of the years All too few - gone too fast,And accept the stark fact that nothing can last.

So open your eyes nurses,Open and see,Not a crabbit old woman,Look closer - see ME.

Dear Buzz,

May I through your local newspaper vent my anger at irresponsible dog owners. During the Christmas and New year holidays I visited my elderly mother who lives in Esk Street, Silloth, nothing unusual about that, but over this holiday period I was unable to walk from my car to the house door with out dodging dog muck. My granddaughters aged 7 and 3 had to be carried across the grass path as it was like a mine field.Please dog owners of Silloth refrain from letting your dog foul areas where pensioners live and if an accident occurs pick it up. You know who you are.

Many thanksName withheld

(responsible dog owner)

Dear Buzz,

I would like to say thank-you to the lady who delivers the Buzz to my area on Skinburness road. Just before Christmas she noticed when putting the paper into my outside post box in the afternoon that there were letters and cards in the box. She was concerned and contacted my neighbours. They had seen me about earlier in the day but phoned to check I was alright.In the business of Christmas I had forgotten to check the box. It is good to know that there are concerned people keeping an eye on the elderly.My sincere thanks to this thoughtful lady.

Frances Jackson (Mrs)

Dear Buzz, Happy Christmas to you and yours. Please accept this e-mail in the spirit it is sent. I know it is not possible for you to inspect the print quality of every copy of The Buzz, I’m wondering if you know how bad the print quality of the copy delivered through my door of the last two issues has been. The register is out ruining all the photographs. I know you are a photographer and take a great deal of care

Dear Buzz,

Silloth on Solway Charity Shop (SOSCS) has recently given donations to Silloth Youth Club, Silloth Pensioners Association, Silloth Primary Art Class, Silloth Junior Golf Club and Thunder Cats Netball Team (childrens section). These are some of many donations given throughout 2010 to worthy causes within Silloth. The total for the year amounts to £10,300, and this is all due to the generosity of Silloth & District residents donating unwanted items to the shop. The shop relies on a team of volunteers to man the shop every day throughout the year - these volunteers giving their time to ensure the shop remains open.Many thanks to all our volunteers for their tireless work and to the people of Silloth who continue to support us.We hope you all have a Happy New Year, and look forward to seeing you in 2011.

Pat Froggatt

over the quality of your pictures and it seems to me to be a great shame that they are ruined by careless printing.Like many old codgers l enjoy the content and the spirit of the Buzz and this months back page is something all locals should be proud of. I was surprised at how many locals have done so well at sport. The front page with our Christmas lights is something the whole town should be proud of. That and the effort put into it by the few, mind you I still think it is unfair that the council don’t do it for Silloth as they do for other towns in this area, after all we all pay our council tax the same. Thinking about it when the money dries up we may be the only one with lights in the future. Let me repeat this is not a complaint just pointing this out.

Kindest regards,Barry Hope

By Anne Carruthers

Cumbria Library Service

Dark Night ReadsWhy not curl up with a

good book?

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all those who contributed in any way to the Celebration’s success; it could not have been achieved without the combined, united effort of all those involved. From those who bought and decorated trees, those who generously gave to the various stalls, raffles and the auction, and to all those who worked tirelessly before, during and after the Celebration. Finally, we would like to extend our immense thanks to all those who attended and supported the Celebration.Your support is as ever much appreciated, as we seek to perpetuate the life and ministry of the Abbey as a house of prayer and praise, in seeking to share and proclaim God’s love.

The Abbey’s Celebration of Christmas Trees Team

The Snowman by Jo Nesbo

A Young boy wakes to find that his mother has disappeared. Their house is empty but outside in the garden he sees her favourite scarf – wrapped around the neck of a snowman. And so the story begins…

As Harry Hole and his team begin their investigation they discover that an alarming number of wives and mothers have gone missing over the years.

However, when a second woman disappears .it seems that Harry’s worst suspicions are confirmed: for the first time in his career Harry finds himself confronted with a serial killer operating on his home turf.

With each disappearance a new snowman appears.

This is Jo Nesbo’s fifth novel and in the last 100

Seagulls in the Attic by Tessa Hainsworth

Tessa Hainsworth is a natural storyteller and this is her memoir of her second year of living the dream in Cornwall. She and her family did what many people talk about but few have the nerve to do - they changed their lives completely after Tessa leaves a stressful, city based, executive job.

Tessa’s new job was as a rural postie and this book, which follows on from the wonderful Up with the Larks, finds her facing the economic consequences of the life-change and the realities of living in a remote rural community. It is extremely funny, genuinely uplifting and thought-provoking.

A marvellous cast of

pages he really writes some page turning narrative. It makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

If you’ve enjoyed reading Stieg Larsson then this could be just the read you’re looking for?

Highly recommended

eccentric characters make this book come alive. If you want a beautifully crafted, funny, light-hearted read look no further than this one.

Dear Buzz,

My family and I would like to thank the Paramedics, First Responders, and Police for their help and kindness when my father, Ronald Smith, passed away at 80 Skinburness Road on 12th December 2010.We would also like to thank Hugh Scott, and Tim Barker for the funeral arrangements.My Father worked at 22 MU RAF Silloth in the 1960’s and my Mum and Dad returned from Yorkshire in 1984 to spend their retirement in Silloth.

James and Janet Smith

Isle of Lewis

The Leopard by Jo Nesbo

In The leopard, it is the middle of winter in Oslo, and a killer stalks the city streets. Two young women have been found dead, each with twenty-four inexplicable puncture wounds, drowned in their own blood. The crime scenes offer no clues and the media is reaching fever pitch. There’s only one man who can help, and he doesn’t want to be found.

Harry Hole has been losing himself in the squalor of Hong Kong’s opium dens ever since he was traumatised by The Snowman investigation. It’s only when he hears that his father is seriously ill in hospital that he reluctantly returns to Oslo. He has no intention of working on the case, but when a third body is found brutally murdered in a city park, his instinct takes over. The victims appear completely unconnected

to one another, but it’s not long before Harry makes an important discovery. Someone has a list of victims and is picking them off one by one – can Harry solve the case before another life is taken?

This is a chilling and spectacular read. Anyone looking for serious and compelling crime writing need look no further…..


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On the WaterfrontReport by: Tommy Legs

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December was reasonably busy with six vessels visiting the port plus three large fishing boats docked for maintenance.

First was the ONEGO with fertilizer from Ternuezen followed by the ZAPADNYY with molasses

from Bremen. The BEN VARREY then brought wheat from Sharpness and the SHETLAND TRADER brought fertilizer from Ghent. The SELENE PRAHM arrived with wheat from Rostock and finally the ALEXANDER GRIN brought fertilizer from Vyborg.

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porous body wall (6)9. ____ Ladd. Diminutive

film star of the mid twentieth century (4)

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wife of Priam & mother of Paris (6)

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Japan (8)8. Transport network

responsible for England to France rail travel (8)

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The 7th Silloth Tennis Club annual awards evening was held at Silloth Sports & Social Club on the 11th of December and despite clashing with the X Factor final it was well attended with over 80 adults and children turning up.

With guest presenters Robert Jefferson and Jamie Harrison presenting the trophies there was also a visit from Santa, a quiz, a raffle and stand up Bingo to keep everyone entertained with the excellent Adam Johnston providing the disco.

To round the evening off live music was provided by the excellent Retribution and The Pulse who both showed why they are regarded as some of the best local talent around.

The club would like to thank everyone who contributed to the raffle, Louise Stoddart and Alan and Emma Oliver for the buffet, Rob and Jamie for their presenting and the Social Club for hosting the event.

The prize winners are listed below:

CATEGORY BOY GIRL

Under 6 Player of the Year

Kian Orchard

Under 6 Most Improved

Becky Weightman


Kieron Oliver Erin Tilley


Max Paton Charlotte Hetherington


Ben Stoddart Leah Richardson


George Fava Hannah Clorley


Kevin Brown No Winner


Lee Allen No Winner


Mark Campbell Hannah Story


Joseph Fava Emily Wise

CLUB JUNIOR OF THE YEAR

Alana Halpin

Under 8 Most ImprovedMax Paton

Club Junior of the Year – Alana Halpin

The Winners

Under 12 Player of the YearKevin Brown

Under 6 Player of the YearKian Orchard


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during September

2011

Battle of the BandsCompetit ion

Hannah Smith

Lawrence Ing receiving his Album of Memories

Above: The 2010 Prize Winners

Below: Luke Graham receiving his Captains Tie

Juniors, parents and members came out in force to celebrate our young player’s achievements during the 2010 season, a big thank you goes to everyone who came along to make the evening a really special night.

This years prizes were presented by our out-going President Lawrence Ing, Lawrence has served the junior section for over 30 years so it was extremely fitting that he managed to make it through the snow to present our prizes.

Highlights of the night included Captain Daniel Lettice handing over to his Vice Captain Luke Graham by presenting Luke with his Captains Tie. I would

Report & Photos by:Mark Smith

Following another outstanding season Hannah Smith has been selected to be part of the England Birdie Squad training program for 2010/11. Hannah is one of only 32 girls from England to be selected for the program, which covers not only the technical

Outgoing President Lawrence Ing was presented with a photograph album filled with over 30 years of memories of his time with the junior section here at Silloth.

Thanks to Tim Carr, Brian Story and Gary Winter for their help getting this together.

Album of Memories

like to thank Daniel for his outstanding contribution to the section and wish Luke every success in his Captaincy year.

Following the presentation everyone enjoyed a fabulous buffet and thanks go to David, Octavia and all their staff for their hard work on the night.

Special AwardsFollowing the main

presentation a couple of special awards were presented, first up was our County Championship winning team who were all presented with trophies to recognise there achievement in becoming County Champions for the first time in 11 years.

Daniel Lettice was up next to receive his Captains photograph in recognition of his captaincy year.

requirements of golf but fitness, nutrition, hydration, course management and play and competition

preparation. The program is based at Rudding Park Golf Club Harrogate and began in November.


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Silloth Veterans 2 Silloth Young Gulls 1

After a ten year absence it was decided to get this game back on. Conditions were nice and white for the Boxing Day clash.

Silloth Veterans got off to a flying start when Phil Scott waltzed past Andy Hardman and banged it in the bottom corner to put them 1–0

Vets 2 v Young Gulls 1Report & Photo by: Phil Blake

The Triumphant Silloth Veterans

up. Some fine saves by Jamie B (birthday boy) kept us in the game until all one footed Adam Carr scored just before half time.

In the second half some awesome defending by Panda and Gareth Lewis

kept the Veterans in it until the Veterans got a penalty. The birthday boy stepped up to take it when it was saved by Dave the Cat (Brough)!

Two fine line clearances off the old man John Slack and then the Veterans broke

away and a fine volley from outside the box by David Minnican sealed the win for the Veterans.

They now have the well deserved bragging rights for 12 months, or maybe 120 months!

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Award for Rally Aces

A pair of speed mad accountants are celebrating after winning their class in a major 2010 stage rally championship.

Using their self-prepared Subaru Impreza, Nick and Heather Stamper from Beckfoot came third overall at Weeton Army Camp,

Report by: Sophie Baker and Anna Johnson

Above: Nick and Heather StamperBelow: Nick at the wheel with Heather navigating

Blackpool, in June. They were only beaten by rally cars equipped with state of the art technology and the result helped them claim top spot in their class in 2010.

This month the couple, who run an accountancy practice from their Beckfoot home, picked up personal awards from the Association of North Western Car Clubs (ANWCC) for Nick’s performances behind the

wheel and Heather’s skills as co-driver. Heather says “It was amazing going to the award ceremony in Manchester and dressing up instead of seeing everyone in overalls. There were about 150 people there from as far away as Cornwall and Wales and a few others from Scotland.”

Heather was named best co-driver while Nick landed a runner-up accolade.

Now Nick and Heather’s plan is to attack the next ANWCC event in Blackpool on February 4th and 5th.

Heather said: “We work together in the office, rally together and are married. People ask us how we do it and I just say, ‘It’s just how it is.”

49-year-old Nick’s passion for racing began when he was 13. He started with carting which he did

for 25 years racing with the likes of Johnny Herbert, David Coulthard and Jenson Button’s dad, John.

Nick believes rallying was a natural progression for him and just wishes he had started earlier. Wife Heather, 43, just fancied racing and went for it.

In the future they want to teach people rally skills as they have a lifetime of experience. Heather said: “We think that it is good for kids to be taught how to be safer drivers, Rally skills teach them respect and what to do if they need to correct something while out on the roads.”

The lessons will take place later this year on a disused airstrip at Silloth airfield where Nick and Heather have their workshop. They hope to be ready by the end of 2011.

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